<figure></figure> <p>DARTMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — A small airplane crashed straight into a major Massachusetts highway during the Monday morning rush hour, killing both people on board and scattering flaming debris across the interstate. Miraculously, no motorists on Interstate 195 were seriously injured, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said in a statement on Facebook. A woman whose [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/plane-crashes-onto-a-massachusetts-highway-killing-2-and-wounding-1-on-the-ground/">Plane crashes onto a Massachusetts highway, killing 2 on board and hurting 1 motorist</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>More than 50 Newport families with children in kindergarten through second grade gathered at Pell Elementary School on Oct. 9 for a community dinner featuring activities from more than 20 local organizations. The event, hosted by RENEWport in partnership with Newport Public Schools, is part of a continuing series that began earlier this year with [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/renewport-hosts-community-dinner-for-more-than-50-newport-families-at-pell-elementary/">RENEWport hosts community dinner for more than 50 Newport families at Pell Elementary</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>After more than a quarter-century serving ice cream and fostering community connections, Frosty Freez has officially changed hands — but loyal customers can expect the nearly 70-year-old institution to remain exactly as they remember it. The Middletown ice cream shop, located at 496 East Main Road, announced Sunday on Facebook that Cameron Bulk, who has [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/frosty-freez-middletown-ice-cream-staple-since-1956-sold-to-longtime-employee/">Frosty Freez, Middletown ice cream staple since 1956, sold to longtime employee</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drake Maye passed for three touchdowns of 25 or more yards, including two to Kayshon Boutte, and the New England Patriots outlasted the New Orleans Saints 25-19 on Sunday. Maye completed 18 of 26 passes for 261 yards without a turnover and also connected with [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/maye-passes-for-3-tds-as-the-patriots-hold-on-to-beat-the-saints-25-19/">Maye passes for 3 TDs as the Patriots hold on to beat the Saints, 25-19</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>The 2025 Broadway Street Fair, which originated in 2016 following years of major construction up and down the main thoroughfare, was a massive success on its 10th calendar Anniversary. This free event is family-friendly and stretches from Equality Park down to Washington Square with six stages along the way serving up a broad array of [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/broadway-street-fair-celebrates-10th-anniversary-with-record-crowds-and-community-spirit/">Broadway Street Fair celebrates 10th anniversary with record crowds and community spirit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>A 21-year-old Newport man has been charged with multiple felonies in connection with a domestic assault Friday that left a victim in critical condition, police said Saturday. Preston Schuster of Newport was charged with two counts of felony domestic assault, felony possession of a knife during the commission of a crime and two counts of [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/newport-man-charged-in-domestic-assault-that-left-victim-in-critical-condition/">Newport man charged in domestic assault that left victim in critical condition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Anne Margaret Naisbitt was born the 16th of August, 1952 in Providence, Rhode Island to her mother, Gladys Condry and Father, George Condry, joining her older sister Lynne Condry. Anne was 73 when she passed away peacefully on the 25th of September, 2025. She is survived and celebrated by her son, Scott Condry Naisbitt, her grandson, Wyatt Shawn Naisbitt, and her late son, Roy William Naisbitt III (Billy), along with [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/obituary-anne-margaret-naisbitt/">Obituary: Anne Margaret Naisbitt</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Barbara A. Blinn, 67, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on Saturday, October 4, 2025 after a short illness. Born in Newport, RI on March 3, 1958, she was the daughter of Barbara (Hamill) Platt and the late James Platt. Barbara grew up in Newport later found great pride working as a CNA. She had a [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/obituary-barbara-blinn/">Obituary: Barbara Blinn</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James “Jim” B. Sellar on October 10, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on June 20, 1935, in Paisley, Scotland, Jim lived a long and meaningful life and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was married to his beloved wife, Margaret, for an incredible [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/obituary-james-jim-b-sellar/">Obituary: James &#8220;Jim&#8221; B. Sellar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>

<figure></figure> <p>Antonio L. Lontoc Jr.&#160;MSCM, USN (Ret.), 90, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025. Antonio was born October 1, 1935, in Naga City, Republic of the Philippines, to Antonio and Lourdes&#160;Lontoc. Master Chief&#160;Lontoc&#160;enlisted in the U.S. Navy on January 13, 1961, at the U.S. Navy station,&#160;Sangley&#160;Point in Cavite City, Republic of the Philippines. After completing [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/obituary-antonio-l-lontoc-jr/">Obituary: Antonio L. Lontoc Jr.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whatsupnewp.com">What&#039;s Up Newp</a>.</p>